2 Peter 1:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Do your best to improve your faith. You can do this by adding goodness, understanding,

Cross References

Psalm 119:4

You have ordered us always to obey your teachings;

Proverbs 4:23

Carefully guard your thoughts because they are the source of true life.

Isaiah 55:2

Why waste your money on what isn't really food? Why work hard for something that doesn't satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and you will enjoy the very best foods.

Zechariah 6:15

When people from distant lands come and help build the temple of the LORD All-Powerful, you will know that the LORD is the one who sent me. And this will happen, if you truly obey the LORD your God.

Luke 16:26

And besides, there is a deep ditch between us, and no one from either side can cross over.”

Luke 24:21

We had hoped that he would be the one to set Israel free! But it has already been three days since all this happened.

John 6:27

Don't work for food that spoils. Work for food that gives eternal life. The Son of Man will give you this food, because God the Father has given him the right to do so.”

1 Corinthians 14:20

My friends, stop thinking like children. Think like mature people and be as innocent as tiny babies.

Ephesians 5:17

Don't be stupid. Instead, find out what the Lord wants you to do.

Philippians 1:9

I pray that your love will keep on growing and that you will fully know and understand

Philippians 2:12

My dear friends, you always obeyed when I was with you. Now that I am away, you should obey even more. So work with fear and trembling to discover what it really means to be saved.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.

Colossians 1:9

We have not stopped praying for you since the first day we heard about you. In fact, we always pray that God will show you everything he wants you to do and that you may have all the wisdom and understanding that his Spirit gives.

Colossians 2:3

but all wisdom and knowledge are hidden away in him.

Hebrews 11:6

But without faith no one can please God. We must believe that God is real and that he rewards everyone who searches for him.

Hebrews 12:15

Make sure that no one misses out on God's wonderful kindness. Don't let anyone become bitter and cause trouble for the rest of you.

Hebrews 6:11

We wish that each of you would always be eager to show how strong and lasting your hope really is.

Joshua 7:3

They went back to Joshua and reported, “You don't need to send the whole army to attack Ai—two or three thousand troops will be enough. Why bother the whole army for a town that small?”

1 Peter 3:7

If you are a husband, you should be thoughtful of your wife. Treat her with honour, because she isn't as strong as you are, and she shares with you in the gift of life. Then nothing will stand in the way of your prayers.

2 Peter 1:10

My friends, you must do all you can to show that God has really chosen and selected you. If you keep on doing this, you won't stumble and fall.

2 Peter 1:11

Then our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ will give you a glorious welcome into his kingdom that will last for ever.

2 Peter 3:14

My friends, while you are waiting, you should make certain that the Lord finds you pure, spotless, and living at peace.

2 Peter 3:18

Let the wonderful kindness and the understanding that come from our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ help you to keep on growing. Praise Jesus now and for ever! Amen.